DIFFICULTY: MODERATE TO CHALLENGING
DAY 1
Cusco - Cancha Cancha (L, D)
We leave Cusco at 7.00am in a private transport and drive for 2h towards Huarán, the starting point of our trek. On this first day, we walk for approximately 5h following an uphill path that starts in a valley with lush vegetation and that will take us to our first campsite in Cancha Cancha, a small farming community in the middle of a spectacular mountain scenery. We will stop for lunch along the way. Once we get to Cancha Cancha, we set our camp and get to know the local people and their way of living.
Distance: 8 km / 4.97 ml
Minimum Altitude: 2750 masl / 9020 ft
Maximum Altitude: 3650 masl / 11792 ft
Approximate Time: 5-6 hrs
Gradient: moderate
Overnight at campsite.
DAY 2
Cancha Cancha - Queuñaqocha Lagoon (B, S, L, D)
We leave our camp after breakfast to start walking along an ascending path that will lead us to the first mountain pass of the trek, the Abra Pachacutec (4400m/14432ft/3h), from which we may enjoy awesome views of glacier lagoons and the surrounding valleys. Along the hike, we may also have spectacular views of the snow-capped mountains in the area, such as Colquecruz, Minas and Sirijuani. We will have lunch after the pass, to then descend to Quiswarani, a small peasant and textile community, from where we continue following an uphill path until we reach the beautiful lagoon of Queuñaqocha, where we set up our second camp.
Distance: 10 km / 6.21 ml
Minimum Altitude: 3500 masl / 11480 ft
Maximum Altitude: 4400 masl / 14432 ft
Approximate Time: 6-7 hrs
Gradient: moderate - challenging
Overnight at campsite.
DAY 3
Queuñaqocha Lagoon - Lares - Cusco (B, S, L)
Today we continue our hike towards the second mountain pass, the Abra Willkiccasa (4100m/13448ft/2h), offering impressive views of both sides of the pass, especially of the Colquecruz and Pitusiray mountains. The trail continues along changing puna, lakes and agricultural areas with roaming deer until we arrive in Cuncani 3h later, another small peasant community from where we follow our hike down a fertile valley with more vegetation, crops and agricultural communities. Along the trail we may see native flowers such as begonias and wild orchids. After an approximated 2h walk we arrive in Lares, capital of the district with the same name, a large village whose principal attraction are its pleasant hot springs, where we can enjoy a dip. After lunch, our private transport will take us back to Cusco, with an estimated arrival time around 8.00pm.
Distance: 11 km / 6.83 ml
Minimum Altitude: 3000 masl / 9630 ft
Maximum Altitude: 4100 masl / 13448 ft
Approximate Time: 6-7 hrs
Gradient: moderate
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Recommended period: all year. |
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Minimum number of people: 05 people per group. |
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Extra Services (not included): extra horse to carry your belongings, sleeping bag, walking poles, duffel bag in case you do not bring your backpack for the horse to carry your belongings. |
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Group Services Fixed Departure Dates: any Tuesday or Thursday all year. |
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Student Discount (International Student Identity Card required): US$ 45. |
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Teenager Discount (under 15 years old; passport copy at booking required): US$ 45. |
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Children Discount (under 7 years old; passport copy at booking required): US$ 90. |
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